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2010 Map of Alamosa Canyon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Alamosa Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Alamosa Canyon carves a central path through this section of San Miguel County, defining a landscape of deep drainages and cattle ranching infrastructure. Private ranching operations such as Trigg Ranch and Williams Ranch anchor the local geography, supported by a network of windmills including Windmill Number 2 and the Rincon Windmill. These water sources are vital in the arid terrain, as evidenced by the numerous named stock tanks like Mesquite Tank and Riprap Tank that collect seasonal runoff.

Transport is limited to rugged routes like County Road J-1 and County Road C-5, which traverse the high ground between complex canyon systems. The naming of features like Dog Canyon and Fowl Canyon reflects a historical reliance on local landmarks for navigation. This 2010 survey records the enduring ranching character of the region, where seasonal creeks like Atarque Creek and Wynn Creek provide the primary relief to the dry, wind-swept mesas.